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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.76, 3,988.24 and 904.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.76, 3,988.24 and 904.16 is: 1,355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.76 : 3,988.24 = 904.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.76/3,988.24 = 904.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.76x = 3,988.24 × 904.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.76x = 3,606,007.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,007.08/2,659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.76

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